Board discusses levy options or the possibility of $3.2 million in further cuts
Following the failure of the previous levy and the district's cutting over $2.5 million in expenses for the 2024-25 school year, the board discussed asking voters to consider a levy in November or the possibility of having to cut another $3.2 million from the 2025-26 budget.
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Board considers extracurricular fee increase for 2024-25
The Board heard a presentation from district leadership regarding the fees for extracurricular activities for the 2024-25 school year. District leadership was asked to provide additional information in August so they can vote on the amount of increase needed to offset costs related to coaches' stipends, sports equipment, and transportation costs.
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ISBA to help find the next KSD Superintendent
The Board heard proposals from two companies to help with finding the next KSD Superintendent.
ISBA for the amount of $8,750 McPherson & Jacobson for the amount of $17,800
ISBA was chosen to guide the search process.
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Kuna students perform well on state reading tests
Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Kevin Gifford reviewed the performance of the district’s K-3 students on the Idaho Reading Indicator. During the 2023-24 school year, Kuna students demonstrated a proficiency of 69.2%. Only two Treasure Valley districts performed better than Kuna. The district’s nearly 70% students proficient also outpaced performance statewide which was 66.5% District leadership is very proud and grateful of the hard work by teachers, students, and parents, who all worked hard to have nearly 70% of students meet this level of achievement.
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Exploring sale of 4th Street Gym
The Board approved district leadership to explore the possibility of selling the 4th Street Gym and get Requests for Proposals for appraisal of the property.
➡️ Review related Policy 922
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FIRST READING (Start of the Process)
Adopt the following policies (Action):
441 - Assignment, Reassignment and Transfer of Certificated Employees 650.1 - Library and Resource Center Materials Procedures (Policy) 650.2 - Library and Resource Center Materials Form (Policy) (This policy held for more review)
Amend the following policies (Action):
246 - Trustee Vacancy 276 - Access to Public Records 409 - Military Leave 553 - Restraint and Conclusion 648 - Health/Wellness 650 - Library and Resource Center Materials 838 - Activity Funds 850 - Purchasing 850.3 - Purchasing Services or Personal Property 850.9 - Public Works Construction
Remove the following policies (Action):
459 - Reassignment of Administrative Employees 640 - Curriculum Development, Implementation and Evaluation 260 - Agenda Preparation 264 - Annual Meetings 266 - Regular Meetings 268 - Special Meetings 270 - Executive Sessions 272 - Board Meeting Minutes 274 - Quorum at Board Meetings 561.5 - Administering Medications: Diabetes 857 - Personal Service Contracts - Notice Requirements
SECOND READING (Amending part of the process)
THIRD READING (Finishing the process)
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Adopt the following policies:
701 - Use of District Owned or Leased Vehicles 704 - Establishing Bus Routes, Stops, and Non Transportation Zones 726 - Safety Busing 734 - Transportation for Students in Foster Care
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Amend the following policies:
407 - Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 551 - Student Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use 561 - Administering Medications 699 - Technology Instruction and Determining Average Daily Attendance (ADA) 712 - Student Transportation System 716 - Transportation Liability Insurance 722 - Unauthorized School Bus Entry 738 - School Bus Drivers 740 - Duties of School Bus Drivers 1030 - Student Support Organizations
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Remove the following policies:
572 - Eligibility and Participation in Interscholastic Activities 575 - Transportation to School-Sponsored Activities 679.8 - Transportation for Students in Foster Care 700 - Student Transportation 742 - Bus Driver Conduct 746 - Bus Warning Violations
Trustees approved the consent agenda including:
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